| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $5.33 | 3.238% | $5.5026 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.80 | 7.836% | $8.4112 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.86 | 11.165% | $233.2909 | $233.29 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.44 | 10.480% | $276.6861 | $276.69 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.98 | 3.374% | $44.4301 | $44.43 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.56 | 13.771% | $225.9037 | $225.90 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.57 | 10.122% | $219.7705 | $219.77 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.54 | $1,013.9951 | $1,013.99 | $1,014.00 | $1,014.00 | |